In brief: South Africa's fibre infrastructure has expanded dramatically since 2018, making gigabit-capable connectivity available in most SA metros. This guide covers the fibre landscape, key FNOs and ISPs, and what the SA connectivity picture means for deploying VoIP and UCaaS. An extensive network of undersea cables connects South Africa to the rest of the world, with multinational tech giants like Meta Platforms and Google helping to roll out this infrastructure. While the first fibre optic cable landed in South Africa in 1993, the country has used undersea connectivity. Despite the AI-fuelled headlines and promises of satellite connectivity, Africa's digital transformation still depends heavily on physical infrastructure: optical fibre cables. Anchored in Kenya, the fiber-optic cable will run through Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe. The South African Government has welcomed a major investment in the country's digital infrastructure, with the announcement of a R160 million expansion of the Yangtze Optics Africa Cable optical fibre manufacturing facility at Dube Trade Port, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This expansion marks a. Discover the game-changing advantages of fibre-optic technology in South Africa, from lightning-fast speeds to enhanced reliability. Unlocking opportunities for businesses, education, and digital entertainment.